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2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,682 mi
Last recorded139,682 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 URL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 139,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2017 135,015 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 129,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 126,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 122,788 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 109,836 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 109,836 miles

Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2012 103,257 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2012 103,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 103,193 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 103,191 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight noise offside wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 96,276 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 86,095 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 86,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 74,188 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

rear main run brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2007 61,461 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 133,889 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 133,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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BU52 URL is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 88,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU52 URL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU52 URL is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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